Download or read book Snakes of the Southeast written by J. Whitfield Gibbons and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and nearly fifty distribution maps, Snakes of the Southeast is stuffed with both entertaining and detailed, in-depth information. Includes and explores size charts, key identifiers (scales, body shape, patterns, and color), descriptions of habitat, behavior and activity, food and feeding, reproduction, predators and defense, and conservation.
Download or read book Venomous Snakes of the Southeast written by Chad Minter and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2004-11-17 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informative, easy to understand, and filled with tidbits you'll enjoy. There are no hidden serpents lurking in the following pages. Instead, a goldmine of information to keep you safe from venomous reptiles, and to keep them safe from you Species Accounts For The Six Venomous Snakes native to the Southeastern United States - Venomous Snakes And Their Habits - If You See A Snake - Avoiding a Bite - First Aid For Snakebite - All About Venom & Antivenin - Myths And Folktales - Lots of Photos - Includes A quick Reference Guide with Photos and Range Maps and much more If you would like an autographed copy they may be purchased directly from the author. Details are at http: //www.envenomated.co
Download or read book Snakes of North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia written by George Heinrich and published by Quick Reference Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-07-31 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snakes of North Carolina, South Carolina & Georgia: This fact-filled identification guide is an excellent resource for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts. It describes all 44 species of snakes found in this region of the eastern United States, including 6 venomous snakes. The guide also features color photos that make it ideal for field use. Common and scientific names, average adult length, habitat, diet, and behavior are described. Tips on field identification and safety instructions are also presented. The 12 panels of this laminated and waterproof guide fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field.
Download or read book Amazing Snakes of the Southeast written by Parker Holmes and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know the Southeast is home to the largest snake in the US? Or that it’s also home to the most venomous snake in the country? By the time readers are done with this book, they’ll know much, much more about the fascinating snakes in this region and their unique adaptations and traits.
Download or read book Venomous Snakes of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of the leading authorities on reptiles.
Download or read book U S Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics written by Scott Shupe and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rattlesnake? Copperhead? Cottonmouth? When to stay and when to run from nature s coolest...
Download or read book Venomous Snakes of Texas written by Andrew H. Price and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies venomous snakes that are native to Texas. Provides advice on preventing and treating snakebite.
Download or read book Invasive Pythons in the United States written by Michael E. Dorcas and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dorcas and Willson provide a much needed examination of the growing impact of Burmese pythons as an invasiue spcies in the United States By highlighting The many dangers and detrimental effects the introduction of nonnative pythons has caused in the Everglades this book documents the mounting threat that invasives pose to ecosystems everywhere. The first book to focus solely on this issue, Invasive Pythons in the United States is well researched, well illustrated, and well timed" --Book Jacket.
Download or read book Snakes of the Eastern United States written by Whit Gibbons and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information about each species—including detailed identification characteristics, general ecology and behavior, and conservation status. Carefully researched and written by an expert herpetologist, the guide is directed toward a general audience interested in natural history. Additional information supports the already fact-filled snake species profiles. A chapter on urban and suburban snake ecology focuses on species most commonly found in some of the country’s largest cities and residential settings. A chapter on snake conservation includes information on threats faced by native species in many regions of the eastern United States. Another chapter provides the latest updates on the status of invasive species of pythons and boa constrictors that have now become naturalized permanent residents in certain areas of the country. This is the most accessible and informative guide to snakes of the eastern United States available anywhere. Covers snakes in these states (plus Washington, DC): Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Features: More than 385 stunning color photographsColorful geographic range mapsSpecies accounts that cover identification, general ecology and behavior, and conservation statusExtra information on snakes in urban and suburban areasStrong conservation message, with a focus on environmental threats to native speciesCoverage of invasive snakes
Download or read book Snakes of Georgia and South Carolina written by Whit Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snakes of Tennessee written by Clint Pustejovsky and published by Quick Reference Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guides six double-sided panels fold up into a handy narrow packet which is sized to fit in your back pocket yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use. Lamination has also made the guide waterproof. It describes over xx species of snakes found in Tennessee, including x venomous snakes. The guide also features color photos that makes it ideal for field use. Common and scientific names, average adult size, habitat, diet, and behavior are described. Tips on field identification and safety instructions are also discussed. Identify that unexpected visitor in your yard or while out and about. Excellent for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Download or read book The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake written by Larry Slawson and published by Larry Slawson. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the deadly Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. It provides an analysis of the snake's characteristics, behavioral patterns, and venom toxicity in relation to humans and animals.
Download or read book Salvation on Sand Mountain written by Dennis Covington and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Dennis Covington, what began as a journalistic assignment - covering the trial of an Alabama preacher convicted of attempting to murder his wife with poisonous snakes - would evolve into a headlong plunge into a bizarre, mysterious, and ultimately irresistible world of unshakable faith: the world of holiness snake handling, where people drink strychnine, speak in tongues, lay hands on the sick, and, some claim, raise the dead. Set in the heart of Appalachia, Salvation on Sand Mountain is Covington's unsurpassed and chillingly captivating exploration of the nature, power, and extremity of faith - an exploration that gradually turns inward, until Covington finds himself taking up the snakes. University.
Download or read book U S Guide to Venomous Snakes and Their Mimics written by Scott Shupe and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use guide is the most comprehensive resource for snake admirers in the United States. Full-color photographs for almost every snake in the country make for easy reference, and dividing the snakes based on their regional habitats makes finding the right snake a breeze. Whether you are trying to identify a western coral snake or its mimic, the sonoran shovel nosed snake, Scott Shupe’s guide is the extensive handbook for which all snake aficionados have been waiting. With full-color maps and a thorough glossary of terms, you’ll be able to identify Arizona black rattlesnakes, eastern cottonmouths, and more in no time! Unlike other snake books, Shupe’s guide covers the snake population of the entire United States. His expertise and knowledge of snakes is apparent in the thoughtful descriptions and handy hints on how to tell poisonous snakes from their harmless imitators. He also includes an informative natural history of the reptiles and the scientific terms by which they are referred. As a gift for a young naturalist, a reference book for your library, or a handy tool in a sticky situation, this guide is practical, useful, and fun!
Download or read book Venomous Snakes written by Cynthia Berger and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Their [venomous snakes'] habits and behaviors-how they hunt and catch their prey, the effects of their venom, where they live, and how they survive in the wild-are described and illustrated in vivid detail."--Cover.
Download or read book Australia s Dangerous Snakes written by Peter Mirtschin and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.
Download or read book A Guide to the Rattlesnakes of the United States written by Brian Hubbs and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
